Waihi Men’s football Division 2 side continued their winning form with their third consecutive win on Saturday, this time 5-1 at Ngaruawahia. They sit top of their table with 9 points.
The Division 4 side lost 4-2 at home against Northern United. In wet conditions in Ngaruawahia, the Waihi Men’s 1st team lead at halftime 4-0 playing some sweeping football which the home side could not handle. Second half the foot was taken off the gas but eventually ended the game 5-1 to Waihi. Player of the Day was centre back Ben Grant. On Sunday, the Waihi Women beat Waikato Unicol 2-0 in Hamilton, a magnificent result This Saturday 27 April the Waihi men’s first team travel again to play Ngaruawahia Presidents in round 1 of the Waikato Men’s knockout cup.
The Waihi Football men’s division 2 side had their first home game of the season against Cambridge on April 13. They made it two wins in a row with a solid 4-1 victory. Waihi led 3-0 at halftime with Jasper, Paul and Bryn all decisive on attack. The Waihi Green and Golds took their lead to 4-0 before the Cambridge Red and Whites scored a late consolation goal. Thanks to sideline Dylan for match details and the official referee for a well managed game.
The Waihi Division 4 men’s side ResiNation had their game postponed. While the Waihi women’s side needed to default their game due to a raft of injuries in their squad.
– Don Mackay
Waihi Men's Football Club results. Photo: PIXABAY
